MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge – 2015 – 396 Pages.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Learn more about the fine new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
talks about
topics
regarding open
education resources
(OER) and
massively open online courses (MOOCs).
Brand new
gains in
elearning are enabling
people
in all parts of the world
to take classes online.
These massive online courses are
usually free
for learners but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are a lot of
issues that
blended learning organizations
have to struggle with
today because elearning technology is
advancing so fast.
How can participants
be assured that
the quality of teaching provided by these
MOOC classes is
passable?
How can learners
ensure that
teachers are properly credentialed
and qualified for online teaching?
What strategies are being used by
organizations like
Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses?
What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today?
How can educators
deal with the issues of
inadequate
student motivation and high
attrition?
As digital learning technology becomes more
procurable there is a
growing
desire
to gain a better understanding of how
MOOC courses are being conducted.
Instructors
and numerous other
participants
would like
to better perceive
the outcomes of these
important new open education
initiatives.
Professors want
to know how
MOOCs
can be enhanced.
To satisfy this
growing
desideratum for
knowledge
the amazing new book
MOOCs and Open Education Around the World
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOCs and other open educational issues.
This interesting new book
also explores the
controversies associated with
these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS).
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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